Disordered Behavior: The Medication Culprit

In this three-video series, Dr. Peter Rabins intoduces commonly prescribed medications with potentially psychological side effects, tips to help nursing staff determine if changes in behavior may be due side effects from medication and how to describe to doctors the side effects they believe their residents are experiencing.

3 VHS series
series price: $400

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Medication Side Effects Known to Cause Changes in Behavior

Order #CE618 (VHS)
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD

26 minutes
interactive discussion
title price: $150; $75 rental

This tape provides an introduction to medications widely prescribed for the elderly, focusing on potential physiological and psychological side effects. Presented in easy-to-understand language, this program provides essential information for nursing staff.

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Recognizing Psychological and
Behavioral Side Effects to Medication

Order# CE619 (VHS)
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD

26 minutes
interactive discussion
title price: $150; $75 rental

Dr. Rabins helps nursing assistants determine if the probable cause for behavior change could be medication. Agitation, confusion, falls, memory problems, sleeplessness, excessive sleeping, and depression can all be side effects that nursing staff need to recognize.

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Describing Side Effects to Medication

Order# CE620 (VHS)
Presented by Peter V. Rabins, MD

18 minutes
interactive discussion
title price: $150; $75 rental

In order for physicians to make adjustments in medications, nursing staff need to be able to specifically describe the side effects being experienced by the resident. This tape provides the guidelines which will help staff be able to fulfill this important role.

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